{"product_id":"damascus-steel-skinner-knife-8-6-inch-with-wood-handle-and-leather-sheath","title":"Damascus Steel Skinner Knife (8.6-inch) with Wood Handle and Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis full-tang skinner knife features a distinctive twist-pattern Damascus steel blade. The steel is hand-forged from 512 alternating layers of 4340 stainless and 1075 high carbon steel, providing a balance of toughness and edge-holding capability with a Rockwell hardness of 55-58 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4.6-inch blade is paired with a 4-inch wood handle, affixed with brass pins for a secure and comfortable grip. A steel bolster provides a smooth transition from handle to blade, contributing to the tool's overall balance and control during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for skinning and field dressing, this knife is also a capable tool for a range of outdoor, workshop, or camping tasks where a robust, fixed-blade knife is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- toolsmith:damascus-specs-block:v2 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e218 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eSteel pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePattern-welded (mixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eDamascus pattern-welded steel (1095 + 15N20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eLeather sheath included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eEach piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind — pattern variation, photo is the actual piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- toolsmith:safety-block:knives-axes:v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 18+ only.\u003c\/strong\u003e By placing this order you confirm you are 18 or over. The courier will request photo ID at delivery and return the parcel if no eligible adult is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying in public.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (with equivalents in Scotland and Northern Ireland), it is an offence to have any bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place without good reason or lawful authority. Carry your purchase only when transporting it directly to and from a workplace, workshop, fieldcraft course, hunting estate, or other lawful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a sharp working tool, not a weapon. Cut away from the body, keep fingers behind the edge, sheathe before storing, and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe dry after every use and apply a thin film of mineral or camellia oil to prevent rust — high-carbon and Damascus steels will spot or patina if left damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e UK addresses only. Signature and photo ID required at delivery. We cannot ship to PO Boxes, parcel lockers, or addresses outside the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Toolsmith Ltd accepts no responsibility for injury, damage, or legal consequences arising from the misuse, unlawful possession, or unlawful use of any tool sold on this site. The buyer is solely responsible for lawful and safe use. Full terms in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knives-and-axes-guide\"\u003eknives \u0026amp; axes guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade forged from 512 layers of 4340 stainless and 1075 high carbon steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened and tempered to 55-58 HRC for durable edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 8.6 inches (218 mm); Blade length: 4.6 inches (117 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tang construction with a solid wood handle secured by brass pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a fitted leather sheath for safe storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TS:RELATED-GUIDES v1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ts-related-guides\" style=\"margin-top:2em;padding:1em;border-top:1px solid #e0d4c0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5em 0;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eRelated buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/choosing-a-damascus-knife-uk-buyers-guide\"\u003eChoosing a Damascus Knife in the UK: A Collector's Buyer Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/damascus-knife-sharpening-whetstones-uk-guide-2026\"\u003eHow to Sharpen Damascus Knives with Whetstones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/damascus-steel-patina-rust-daily-care-uk-guide\"\u003eDamascus Steel Care: A Guide to Patina, Rust \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-knife-blades\"\u003eBrowse all Damascus Knife Blades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toolsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53461312078167,"sku":"D3-U683-467U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/1623\/3559\/files\/toolsmith-damascus-steel-skinner-knife-8-6-inch-with-wood-handle-and-l-nb2_ad59b91a-e472-43b5-a121-c1a03d18ff8b.jpg?v=1777925193","url":"https:\/\/www.toolsmithltd.co.uk\/products\/damascus-steel-skinner-knife-8-6-inch-with-wood-handle-and-leather-sheath","provider":"Toolsmith Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}